Martin has led a rich, eclectic, and varied musical life centered around original music. His debut album "The Weave" embodies the depth and breadth of his influences and experiences over the years, created alongside some of his most cherished musical colleagues.
Martin's passion for music was ignited as a schoolboy when he met esteemed British jazz trumpeter Digby Fairweather. Over the past 25 years, he has forged a career as a freelance trumpeter, studying under greats like Ian Carr, Bobby Shew, and Rhys Owens. He also studied improvisation in New York with Marvin Stamm.
Martin's first jazz quartet Cushfoot saw their debut album "Our Fathers" released by prominent British jazz label Candid Records and championed on national radio. His recording credits include The Coral, Super Furry Animals, Space, The Lightning Seeds, Shack and more. He has toured extensively with The Muffin Men (Frank Zappa tribute) and The BrassHoppers (New Orleans brass band).
A lifetime member of the cult jazz-punk group The Wizards of Twiddly, Martin has recorded 5 albums and toured with British songsmith Kevin Ayers. Other career highlights include recording on Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band's #1 album "Dear Scott" and performed live with Paul Weller.
Alongside his prolific performing career, Martin has spent the past 15 years as Trumpet Tutor at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), while also leading several longstanding jazz residencies in Liverpool.
